Overview

• Barcelona said Yamal has discomfort in the pubic area, will miss Valencia, and his return depends on how the condition evolves, with Hansi Flick calling him a doubt for Newcastle.
• Flick alleged Spain played Yamal through pain with painkillers during the break, while the Spanish federation rejected that account, citing no prior injury alert and clean examinations.
• Frenkie de Jong will also sit out the Valencia match after discomfort on international duty, further limiting midfield options.
• Teenager Marc Bernal has been medically cleared following more than a year out with an ACL injury and is set to rejoin the squad.
• Barcelona will host Valencia at the 6,000‑capacity Estadi Johan Cruyff because Camp Nou remains closed for redevelopment.